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SA06 BWO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,139 mi
Last recorded147,139 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 BWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 147,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 141,102 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 136,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 136,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 127,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play Straight arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 118,616 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 118,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 115,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 110,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,052 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,553 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 78,048 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,048 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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SA06 BWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA06 BWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA06 BWO registered?

SA06 BWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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